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Marin briefs: Pacifics win big for new manager

OAKLAND — Third baseman Kyle Dhanani and pitcher Tyler Pearson led the San Rafael Pacifics minor-league baseball team to an 18-2 victory over the East Bay Lumberjacks on Friday at Laney College.

Dhanani went 4 for 6, including a three-run homer to left in the first inning that set the tone early. He drove in four and scored four times, lifting his average to .400.

Starting pitcher Tyler Pearson (1-1, 5.40 ERA) spun a three-hit gem. He allowed two runs on two hits in the bottom of the first but allowed just one hit the next seven innings.

"Our hitters came out and attacked the ball, that was No. 1. We had good at bats throughout the game," said manager Ryan Priddy, who was promoted earlier in the day after James Frisbie resigned due to health concerns. "Just seeing Pearson come through like that was awesome. I knew he had it in him. He's a competitor and he showed it."

San Rafael (4-3) heads to Santa Rosa on Saturday to face the Santa Rosa Rose Buds. First pitch is slated for 2:00 p.m. at Maria Carrillo High.

Priddy, who has eight years of playing experience but none at the managerial level, will stay on as manager for the duration of the 2013 season. The Pacifics host the newly-formed Vallejo Admirals in the first home game of the season at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

MRA boats advance

OAKRIDGE, Tenn. — The Marin Rowing Association had all five of its boats advance to second heats at the 2013 US Rowing Youth National Championships. The men's varsity 8+, women's varsity 8+, men's lightweight 8+ and men's varsity 4+ took first place in the opening heat and will compete in Saturday's semifinals. The men's lightweight 4+ placed second in its heat and advances to Saturday's repechage.

Equipment needed

Novato Babe Ruth, in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Marin, Southern Sonoma County and the Junior Giants program, is in need of used baseball equipment.

All equipment, no matter what age group it is designed for, will be accepted Saturday and Sunday at two locations: Sinaloa Field, 2045 Vineyard Drive in Novato from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and San Jose Field, at 100 Sunset Parkway in Novato, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.